Troy man charged with attempted murder

TROY >> Much as he might have hoped, a wig did nothing to help the suspect in a recent stabbing escape police, as he was arrested Wednesday morning for allegedly attacking a man earlier this week.

On Monday around 5 p.m., the victim was sitting in his car in the area of 282 Fourth Ave. and was approached by Marlon Saint Francis. According to Captain John Cooney, after the two shook hands, Francis stabbed the victim, who has not been identified, several times while he was in the car.

The victim fled from Francis, driving several blocks before crashing into a cemetery fence at Fourth Avenue and 107th Street. He then ran to 529 Fifth Ave., where police were called. The victim was taken to Albany Medical Center and is expected to fully recover.

Police were able to locate Francis using his street name and a short list of possible locations where he might be found. Around 7 a.m. Wednesday morning, officers saw a man matching his description in one of those locations. Though he had what Cooney called “copious amounts of hair,” which didn’t match the original description, officers spoke with him and confirmed he was the suspect. The 39-year-old was taken into custody without incident and, police say, his wig was easily removed.

A resident of 268 Fourth Ave., first floor, Marlon is facing a charge of attempted murder in the second degree. He was expected to be arraigned in Troy Police Court later Wednesday.